Certificate in Impression Taking – Course Overview
Impression Taking is an extended duty for dental nurses. This course will give the students all the theory and knowledge they require in order to fulfil their role as an extended duty dental nurse. There will be practical elements and written assessments to assess the student’s competence. Our impression-taking course is designed so that any registered Dental Care Professional (DCP) can complete their competency and be able to take accurate dental impressions for a range of applications.
Course Fee: Includes exam entry and Portfolio of Competence. Price valid as of February 2026.
Core Subjects Covered:
- Legal and Ethical approaches
- Mixing and Materials
- Preparation
- Cross Infection
- Medical Emergencies
Exam Details:
- There is no formal summative exam for this course
What’s Included:
The course fee includes:
- Resources and coursework material
- Assessments
- Teaching sessions
- Personal tutor available between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm 7 days a week
The course fee does not include:
- Any writing or reference materials such as textbooks, pens, pencils etc.
- Any necessary travel costs
- Examination resits where unsuccessful (refer to our re-sit policy)
Overview
| Cost per student | £200 inc VAT |
| Course Duration | 3 Months |
| Number of modules | 5 |
| Course Completion | Certificate |
| Learning Method | Online |
| Experience required | Works within a supervisor role within the Dental Practice |